Ogbomoso-born international singer and songwriter, Alexander Abolore Akande, better known as 9ice, was on Thursday officially announced as the Ogbomoso Cradles Carnival Ambassador. The socio-cultural event, aimed at showcasing the cultural and tourism potential of Ogbomoso for the economic development of Ogbomosoland in Oyo State, is scheduled to hold between 19-23 December 2024. Speaking at the unveiling of logo and …

Indigenous rapper, Remilekun Abdulkalid Safaru (popularly known as Reminisce) has recalled his “first major” rejection in the music industry. The ‘King Of Boys’ star said his first major rejection was when a radio station rejected him and singer, 9ice’s CDs because they performed their music mostly in Yoruba. He disclosed this in a recent interview with Zikoko. Reminisce said, “My …

Popular singer, Alexander Adegbola Akande (better known as 9ice) has said the late afrobeat pioneer, Fela Anikulapo-Kuti gave Nigerian musicians the platform to showcase their talents to the world. The Gongo Aso crooner stated this in a recent interview with Sis Project Studios. 9ice said: “Fela Anikulapo-Kuti gave us the platform which is Afrobeat for us to climb on top. We …